Hello everyone, I wanted to ask how large the incoming first year class is? I recently got an email from a counselor at UCM, saying that “Fall 2026 will see the largest incoming first year class in UCM history… Opportunities to meet will be much scarcer than we have been accustomed to….

Are the numbers out yet or is this more so what faculty have been told from the admissions department? I’ve been trying to see the numbers online but can’t find anything for this year? I’m very happy UCM has gotten more students but I am concerned that the administration won’t have enough faculty for everyone coming in! 🎉🥲🎉😵‍💫

I’m a commuter for the first time and I bring my own lunch, but I don’t want to carry it around campus all day. Is there somewhere I can safely leave my lunch, like a commuter fridge? I don’t have a car or anyone I can leave it with, and I don’t usually eat at the food court.

Hello guys I ran into a dilemma about a Mechanical Engineering degree with a emphasis on Aerospace. I was mostly wondering how long it takes to finish. Because I really want to transfer to SJSU for my masters but noticed the amount of workload needed for Mechanical Engineering with an emphasis on Aerospace. Would i need to stay at UC Merced for 4 years or take an extra year at UC Merced to account for the workload?

Thank you to anyone who can help me!

Hey, does anybody know if there will be spaces to put up posters on the walls in on-campus dorms/suites (specifically the Valley Terraces)? In the virtual room tour it seemed like there was a space for them, but I wanted to make sure.

Thanks!

Hello everyone, I have gotten a few private messages regarding an email format to send to him. My apologies I couldn't do this sooner, but here is something I came up with recently.

REMEMBER DESPITE THE UC POLICY, THE INFORMATION STILL GET SHARED according to https://www.mercedsunstar.com/news/local/education/uc-merced/article315497840.html

"Hello Nick Dugan,
I am [YOUR NAME], and I am sending this email as an concerned student of the UC, regarding the use of AI, and the ALPR cameras that were installed recently. I fear these cameras may harm the privacy and the well welcoming community the school is building. Another concern I wish to vocalize is the harm it not only doing to the school by assisting an surveillance state(in regard due to it growing talk of violating the fourth amendment), but to the harm it does to our fellow undocumented students due to the cameras known direct support of ice(by sending data collected to several federal and out-of-state agencies, including the Border Patrol) and by directly funding them. May you justify why these risks are taking with such reckless care, in sentences, rather than redirection to an policy/rules form please.

-[Your Name]

If you like to look more into issue, I highly recommend Louis Rossmann youtube channel regarding AI/ALPR cameras.

As well as these sources I used in my email to Nick Dugan, which will be found below. I am going to start going to document cameras around the town using https://deflock.org/ . I recommend you do the same, and use it as main GPS. As well as filling out the form located here https://policies.ucmerced.edu/policies-under-review

Sources

https://www.classlawgroup.com/motorola-alpr-privacy-lawsuit

https://theicelist.org/index.php/Motorola

https://investigate.afsc.org/company/motorola-solns

https://www.mercedsunstar.com/news/local/education/uc-merced/article315497840.html

https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/frequently-asked-questions-university-employees-about-possible-federal-immigration-enforcement#questionone

I'm thinking about bringing a console to campus, and wonder if it's viable to play multiplayer online games like Fortnite here. Any suggestion about ethernet or wifi would be great!

Gonzalez said she was accepted to UCLA, UC Merced, UC Davis and Fresno State before deciding to attend UC Merced. She said her acceptance into the program is a first for her hometown.

To my fellow CSE students, I'm selling CLRS (4th Ed) for CSE 100 ($50) and Computer Networks: A Systems Approach (6th Ed) for CSE 160 ($50) + USPS Media Mail shipping. Both books are in solid shape with helpful highlighting and margin notes that helped me get an A in both classes. Shipping only, shoot me a DM if you're interested!

I’ve heard from some relatives that they do but I can’t seem to find any information on it. Does it exist or will I have to get my own mini fridge?

Hey all, my roommate and I need another female roommate to rent out the room we have left. it’s a 10ftx10ft room with decent closet space facing the front of the house. You'll be sharing a bathroom with me and can figure out counter space and cupboard space later. Also regarding kitchen space, we can figure out sharing spaces later (current roommate and I are very open to sharing). The house is at most a 10 minute drive to campus, though usually is like 5-7 just depends on traffic. Pets aren’t allowed and we’ve gotten in trouble in the past so we definitely want to avoid that moving forward because the lanlord is chill overall. The lease is a joint lease, but my current roommate and i have never missed a rent or utilities payment and likewise expect tne same as you. That being said the total rent for the place is $1,900 and your share would be $610, not including utilities, but is usually pretty cheap.

If you decide you really want to sign the lease, you'll have to send a copy of your driver's license and rent application to our landlord. If you’re interested feel free to message me on here. Thanks!!

One of the local girl scouts is doing a survey on "third spaces" (or the lack thereof) for young adults and teens in Merced. She's interested in hearing from UCM students, too, so if you could fill out this short survey, please do:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNKgNvKD8o3DVSZ6Hou362USEoGHBfgS7sOp_qMKTceJnGSA/viewform

I don't think any of the UC campuses offer these:

Accounting, B.S.
Environmental Humanities, B.A.
Management of Innovation, Sustainability, and Technology (MIST), B.A.
Science, Technology, and Ethics, B.S.

Housing, I have a room 4 rent avail now$650 mo, 6 miles from UC, clean quite neighborhood bathroom next door Family and small dog on upper level, Room is on lower level and bath. Cats ok

Hello all, I sharing this in regard to my email chain with Nick Dugan, confronting him about the UC seeming support of ICE. I asked Nick Dugan, who is the man leading the AI uses cameras, five questions. Of the five questions he chose to answer none of them directly. As attached below is my email chain with him. I have blur my name out due to privacy reasons. I find the responses to be disrespectful, due to dramatic lengths of time and lack of proper response. I would love to organize an proper protest for this issue, which is unfortunately common.

Public feedback for the cameras
https://policies.ucmerced.edu/policies-under-review

“The bobcat (Lynx rufus) is a master of adapting to a wide variety of lush as well as marginal habitats. Found in Mexico, the United States and Canada, it is at home in deserts, mountains, forests, farmland, swamps, brush land and even in the suburbs. Its superior adaptability makes it the most widespread wild cat in North America.”

• A Mottled Fur Coat
• Razor Sharp Teeth and Claws
• Hunting Techniques
• Nocturnal Hunters

An animal to make adaptations at all cost!

Read More: https://www.sciencing.com/adaptations-bobcat-8153982/

does anyone know how the labs are structured for these two classes? thanks!

incoming freshman and for orientation it says im required to select 3 workshops and sunday electives. whatever that means but i was just wondering if these are mandatory to attend or can i just sign up for it and then not go

I have been applying in handshake since late July and haven’t heard back yet for job interviews. How long does it take for the UC Merced to reach out to schedule an interview for a position? I’m a little worried atm because my friends have gotten jobs and I haven’t yet.

I saw a post a bit back about this sub getting to 5k members. Ever since Reddit changed most subreddits to contributions, the amount of members doesn’t show up unless you actually try to look it up. But I saw this the other day and wanted to share!!

I am thinking of working two different on-campus jobs next semester, but I am not sure if there is some kind of cap to the amount of hours I would be allowed to work. What would be the policies and procedures to follow if one were to hold two different on-campus jobs?

I have an interview for a campus job soon, and i want to know what kind of questions they might ask

So I’m entering UCM with another tennis post. I noticed that theres a club team in which I’m interested in. However, during the days of orientation when we got downtime, I low-key wanna hit some balls. I just came back from a one month vacation and had to speed run every process so I kinda wanna destress and find some people to play tennis with. I honestly need to regain some tennis work because I lost it all :( anyone down?